Question

read the following sentence from passage 2, paragraph 4: he was sure to frost his cheeks; he knew that, and experienced a pang of regret that he had not devised a nose - strap of the sort bud wore in cold snaps. such a strap passed across the cheeks, as well, and saved them. what does the word devised mean as it is used in this context? added created packed removed

Explanation:

In the context, the person regrets not coming up with a nose - strap like Bud's. "Devised" means to create or invent something. Here, it implies creating a nose - strap.

Answer:

B. created